The idea of this workshop is to bring together experts in the field of differential and difference equations that give rise to solutions that are special functions, Painlevé transcendents and more general functions. 

One of the main aspects will be the algebraic and geometric theory of such equations, in particular in connection with their Okamoto's spaces of initial conditions. This sits in the broader context of integrable mappings and researchers from a wide background are welcome to attend. 

For any information please contact the organisers.